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Autism Explained Part 2 : Health Risks, Treatments & Groundbreaking Research | Funny Medicine Ep. 88
Episode 88
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🚀 Welcome back to Part 2 of our deep dive into Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)! In this episode we explore the science, myths, and cutting-edge research shaping the future of autism treatment and diagnosis. 🧩
👉 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The health risks & co-occurring conditions linked to autism (sleep disorders, epilepsy, gut health & more)
✅ How sensory sensitivities & communication challenges impact daily life
✅ The latest research on medications for autism (antipsychotics, stimulants, antidepressants & mood stabilizers)
✅ AI-powered diagnosis & genetic testing – the future of autism detection
✅ The gut-brain connection – Can your microbiome affect autism symptoms?
✅ Folate & autism – Could this vitamin play a key role in development?
✅ Brain scans, early intervention & personalized treatments
🎧 This is the episode for you if…
✔️ You’re a parent, teacher, or caregiver looking for science-backed insights
✔️ You want to learn about the latest autism research & breakthroughs
✔️ You’re autistic or love someone who is & want to separate facts from fiction
✔️ You enjoy medical deep dives with a fun, engaging twist!
💡 Don’t Miss These Key Topics:
📌 00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
📌 01:01 – Recap of Part 1
📌 02:28 – Health Risks & Co-Occurring Conditions
📌 04:51 – Challenges in Managing Common Illnesses
📌 13:56 – Medications & Treatments for Autism
📌 22:33 – Therapies & Latest Advances in Autism Research
📌 23:59 – Early Detection & AI in Autism Diagnosis
📌 25:05 – Brain Scans & Autism
📌 26:19 – Genetic Research & Personalized Medicine
📌 27:25 – New Medicines & Breakthrough Therapies
📌 29:02 – The Role of Gut Health in Autism
📌 30:16 – Folate & Autism: A Surprising Connection?
📌 36:56 – The Future of Autism Research
📌 37:41 – Debunking the Biggest Autism Myths
🔬 Sources & Scientific Research Mentioned:
• Latest Research on Gut Health & Autism
• AI in Autism Diagnosis – Harvard Study
Full list of citations on video version of this episode on YouTube.
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Published on 9 months, 1 week ago